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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.66, 12,042.29 and 2,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.66, 12,042.29 and 2,763.09 is: 4,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.66 : 12,042.29 = 2,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.66/12,042.29 = 2,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.66x = 12,042.29 × 2,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.66x = 33,273,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273,937.98/8,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.91

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